How far is Kentucky, AR from Coal Hill, AR?
The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Coal Hill, AR is about 133.6 miles (215 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kentucky and Coal Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky and Coal Hill.
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Start on Old Hot Springs Highway
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue straight
2048 ft · 48 sec
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Turn sharp left
596 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1469 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
157 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
92.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64, SR 109
1231 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
9.3 mi · 14 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
76 m · 13 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
25 m · 4 sec · Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kentucky and Coal Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
92.2 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kentucky and Mostly Sunny near Coal Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kentucky to Coal Hill?
The road trip is about 133.6 miles (215 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plumerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Kentucky and 66.9 miles from Coal Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kentucky and Mostly Sunny near Coal Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Plumerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plumerville.
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Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Coal Hill. Straight-line distance: 80.97 mi (130.31 km).
#1 Kentucky
Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6084300, -92.6612700 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coal Hill
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,003 |
| Coordinates | 35.4373100, -93.6729700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coal Hill (-93.67297, 35.43731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $17.87 | $35.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.83 | $43.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.56 | $51.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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